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MERRITT TRIAL UPDATE–May 11, 2005: Jury Chosen, Motion Set For May 12

NEW LONDON–Lawyers for GOSA, F.L. Merritt Inc. and Ravenswood Construction LLC finished May 11, 2005, selecting a jury of consisting of six regular members and two alternates to hear the Merritt case. Four jurors were selected May 10 and four more May 11. On May 12, Judge Seymour Hendel will hear a motion by Ravenswood. Attorneys are: William Hescock of North Stonington for GOSA; William Kroll of Noank for Merritt; and Paul Geraghty, assisted by Michael Bonnano, both of New London, for Ravenswood. The trial is expected to begin May 17.

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